Vice President of Finance, LaunchPad Businesses

Re:Build Manufacturing•Framingham, MA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

About Re:Build Manufacturing Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential. Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Requirements

15-20+ years of progressive finance leadership with demonstrated success building and scaling finance organizations
CFO or senior finance executive experience in start-up, high-growth, or venture-backed environments
Track record of supporting new business unit launches, establishing financial rigor from the ground up
Experience with business transitions, spin-outs, carve-outs, or asset sales
Strategic finance leader driving financial performance and transformative change
Experience with investor relations, fundraising, capital structures, and board-level reporting
Strong business acumen with experience in pricing strategy, commercial analytics, and deal underwriting
Deep expertise in FP&A with ability to adapt frameworks for businesses at different lifecycle stages
Diversified P&L management experience (in terms of size, industry, & business model)
Proficiency implementing financial systems, ERP platforms, and analytics tools
Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing, inclusive teams
Collaborative leadership style with ability to partner across functional boundaries
Outstanding communication skills with experience presenting to boards, investors, and executive teams
Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in ambiguous, evolving environments
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required

Nice To Haves

Background in portfolio management, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development preferred
MBA, or relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive lifecycle support model for Launchpad businesses from incubation through funding and spin-out
Establish standardized spin-out processes including governance, financial separation, and capital structures
Develop business processes enabling Launchpad companies to leverage Re:Build's internal capabilities
Lead capital allocation strategy, investment structuring, transaction support, and due diligence
Oversee all finance activities for Re:Build's Launchpad portfolio
Maintain comprehensive records on investments, capital allocation, and performance
Partner with leadership on portfolio strategy, governance, and board reporting
Support pricing and commercial deal underwriting for portfolio companies
Build and lead a high-performing finance team supporting accounting, FP&A, and analytics across multiple entities
Implement financial systems, reporting infrastructure, and analytics tools tailored to early-stage businesses
Serve as strategic advisor to Launchpad General Managers, providing meaningful financial analysis and insights
Provide hands-on strategic and transaction support for key portfolio companies (e.g., Cadonix, Drone)
Develop budgeting and forecasting processes tailored to early-stage and high-growth businesses
Monitor performance metrics and provide regular reporting to CFO, executive leadership, and boards
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control frameworks
Lead quarterly business reviews, board presentations, and investor communications